ModCloth

All these fabulous winter coats featured below are wool free, down free, fur free and under $200. Perfect for all you thrifty fashion loving vegans out there. You can find all of these coats over at fun online boutique ModCloth. MC has a nifty warmth scale for each coat to help you find the perfect coat that will keep you dry & warm all winter long.  MC is not a 100% vegan shop but they do have a nice variety of affordable cruelty free coats, you can determine which coats are vegan on their site by reading the composition of the coat in it’s show more details section. You can find more coats in their outerwear section.

Ta-Toggle Coat • Morning Classes Coat • Snug It Out Coat • Missing Crayons Coat • Plum To The Mountains Coat

Image Source & Credit: ModCloth

Neuaura

This season Neuaura has a great selection of chic Winter Boots made from eco-friendly faux leather, faux fur and 100% recycled faux suede. They’re bound to keep you stylish and dry through the upcoming cold, snowy & wet winter months.

Logan Boot Burnished Black • Artic Boot Black • Elkin Boot Black • Robin Boot Black • Robin Boot Hide

Image Source & Credit: Neuaura

Tree Wool Knits

Tree Wool Knits is a new vegan owned & operated online indie shop from San Francisco that sells their own line of hip knits that are handmade from 100% cruelty free materials.

“Treewool garments and accessories are designed with a West Coast spirit. Pieces are simple yet unique and designed to be layered for all types of climates and occasions.”

The Whole Tree Wool Collection

Image Source & Credit: Tree Wool Knits

Vegetarian Shoes

What I love most about Vegetarians Shoes is that they have a fantastic selection of vegan shoes for both men and women and that’s goes for their winter boots too! Weather you need a stylish pair or a more practical pair of winter boots you’ll find what your looking for over @ Veg Shoes.

Row One: Button Snug Boot Black • Button Snug Boot Black • Snug Boot Brown • Snug Boot Black Row Two: Caribou Boot Grey • Ice Patrol Boot Black • Rover Boot Black •  Snow Down Boot Black

Image Source & Credit: Vegetarian Shoes

Vaute Couture

I know I sometimes neglect you boys so this one’s dedicated to you chic vegan gents. This is Vaute Couture’s 3rd collection of their fabulous 100% vegan eco-conscious winter coats. This new collection consists of a plethora of fashion forward styles in lush colours for both men & women. All of VC coats are ethically made in NYC and are currently 15% of until 10/12.

Row One: Audrey • Lincoln • Emily • Vaute • Row Two:  Williams •  Mens Pea Coat •  Whitman • Joaquin

Image Source & Credit: Vaute Couture

Softspoken Knits

For the past 3 years now Spoftspoken has been my go to shop for funky bright vegan knits. I personally own a SS bubble beret and love it. While SS is not a 100% vegan shop it has a lot of vegan options to choose from and Rachel the shops owner (and pretty lady modeling below!) is more then happy to make any style in her shop cruelty free.

Row One:Rustic Red Triangle Scarf • Citron Pea Arm Warmers • Plum Purple Cowl Grande • Seafoam Slouchy Knit Tam • Row Two: Lemon Cowl Petit • Bright Turquoise Slouchy Tam • Grey Arm Warmers • Pink Berry Cowl

Image Source & Credit: Spoftspoken

Native Shoes

This FW11/12 season Vancouver based company Native Shoes has launch two different styles of super light weight 100% vegan boots; The Jimmy & The Paddington.  Both pairs of boots are waterproof, animal free, odor resistant, anti-microbial, shock absorbent and washable.  The Jimmy also has duel density and is lined with micro fleece to make it just a little more warm & toasty then The Paddington.  Oh and the best part they both come in a variety of fun colours.

Row One – The Paddington: Crayon Yellow • Bunker Green • Jelly Bean Purple • Hollywood Pink

Row Two – The Jimmy: Torch Red • Beaver Brown • Regatta Blue • Jiffy Black

Image Source & Credit: Native Shoes

Hemp HoodLamb

Eco-friendly brand Hemp Hoodlamb’s fashion forward winter coats and accessories come in a variety of bright or sublte colours that are made from a hemp, organic cotton and soy. They also come in several styles for men, women and children.

Row One: Ladies Long Hoodlamb Jacket • Ladies Classic Hoodlamb Jacket • Men’s Classic Hoodlamb Jacket • Men’s Tech 4-20 HoodLamb Jacket • Row Two: Junior HoodLamb Jacket • Junior Ruderalis Hat • Men’s Stash Mitts • Mens Ruderalis • Row Three: Ladies Ruderalis Hat • Ladies Confurtable Gloves • Ladies Handwarmer Gloves • Earmuffs

Image Source & Credit: Hemp Hoodlamb

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Peace Love Vegan

Peace Love Vegan is an ultra modern tee collection for both men & women that in it’s own minimalistic way makes a bold vegan statement. Oh and the best part a portion of all sales from LVP’s collection are donated to the Ocean Conservancy, Humane Society, Nature Conservancy, Save The Children and more!

“These shirts were created to raise the awareness for those that cannot speak, health, our co-inhabitants, compassion, and earth. Thank you for being veg, going green, 2 save the planet. ” – One Love Vegan

Black Vegan Tee (Unisex) • Dark Peach Vegan Tank  • Black Vegan Tank Dress/Top • White Oversized Vegan Tee

Image Source & Credit: Peace Love Vegan

Silver Lace Jewelry

These handmade silver casted lace jewelry pieces from Sheena Jewellery are utterly stunning. They’re the perfect mix of femininity and edginess.

“Feminine but not for the faint of heart!” – Sheena

Bold Antique Lace Necklace •  Lace Crown Ring

Image Source & Credit: Sheena Jewelery

Colour Blocking

While colour blocking is not a new trend (think the Mod look of the sixties) it is definitely back with a bold & bright bang. All colour blocking is, is putting areas or blocks of solid colors ranging from mute to bright to monatone to contrasting to complimentary next to each other to create an outfit.  These Four cruelty free pieces below available over at  ModCloth are perfect examples of colour blocking.

Ocean Aura Skirt • Colourblock Party Dress • Vest Possible Combination • Pep Rally Dress

Image Source & Credit: ModCloth

Vaute Couture Tanks

Stay cool and make a statement with these awesome tanks from one of my favourite vegan and eco-conscious brands Vaute Couture. I absolutely love their Animals Are Our Friends collection (Rabbit, Elephant & Chick tanks) the graphics are so simple but at the same time so powerful.  The Friends collection also comes in a sweatshirt style too. All VC tops & tanks are made from earth friendly materials and are sustainably printed in the USA.

Friends Not Food Tank • Friends Not Test Subjects Tank • Friends Not Entertainment Tank

Image Source & Credit: Vaute Couture

Nu-G Large Two Toned Satchel

I’m totally digging this Nu-G Satchel by De L’avion it’s large & spacious and perfect for everyday use. It’s made from lush vegan leather, comes in two fabulous neutral two tone colours and is available over @ chic online vegan boutique Alternative Outfitters.

Nu-G Large Taupe Two Toned Satchel • Nu-G Large Black Two Toned Satchel

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

Chiaralascura

Chiaralascura is a cute little vegan shop from Italy. It’s full of fun tees, hoodies & bags for both men & women that are printed with hand illustrated graphics by the shop’s founder & designer Chiara (with the help of her boyfriend Lorenzo). Some of Chiara’s illustrations have a vegan message while, others are just adorable little random characters she’s dreamed up. All of her pieces are made with respect to people, animals and the planet. Chiara is currently trying to raise funds to help grow her little vegan business and you can checkout this video here to learn all about her fund raising.

Tofu & Onion Veg Love Tee • Señor Broccolo Revisited Tee • Eat different Ⓥ Tee • Asparagus Armada

Image Source & Credit: Chiaralascura

Manimal’s SS11 Collection

I’m loving the fabulous new colours; pink clay and sand that Manimal’s is using in their new SS11 collection. Manimal’s has two vegan styles in their new collection; the Fringe Ankle Bootie & the Rib Cage Flat. Love them!

Fringe Ankle Bootie • Rib Cage Flat

Image Source & Credit: Manimal

Milk And Honey

love, Love, LOVE these lush eco-friendly faux suede handbags & pouches from etsy shop Milk & Honey (not a very vegan name I know, lol). The faux suede is made from recycled pop bottles!

*Milk & Honey is not labeled as a 100% vegan shop but most of the items in the shop seem to be made from eco faux suede or organic twill but you know the drill always make sure to read an items materials before purchasing.*

Eco Friendly Secret Pocket Messenger – Blue • Eco Friendly Mini Feather Pouch – Blue • Eco Friendly Mini Feather Pouch – Honey • Eco Friendly Secret Pocket Messenger – Camel

Image Source & Credit: Milk & Honey

Birds Of Oregon

These fabulous lockets from the Birds Of Oregon are not your mothers lockets. They’re a little more modern and a lot more fun. I would love to tuck a picture of a loved one away inside any of these hand illustrated lockets. The Fox one is my all time favourite!

Insta-matic Vintage Memory Locket • Lillebelle the Sleeping Fox Locket • Cassette Tape Locket

Image Source & Credit: Birds Of Oregon

Pansy Maiden SS11

When Laura from Pansy Maiden told me her new collection Darling Utility was inspired by Coco Avant Chanel, she had me at Coco. Being a huge fan of Coco myself I knew that it would be love at first sight with her new designs and as always she did not disappoint. Laura’s use of chic shapes, luxurious colours and smooth textures utterly radiate Coco’s simple but sophisticated fashion sense. The collection consists of 6 new styles that are made from some of the best cruelty free, eco-friendly and socially responsible materials available. These materials include buttery soft PVC free vegan leather (that doesn’t crack), ultrasuede made from recycled plastic bottles and last but not least organic twill. I personally have my eye on her Petite Hobo Bag, I love that it can be worn as both a shoulder bag and cross body bag.

Vintage + modern minimalism + feminine + functional = Darling Utility.

Whole Darling Utility Collection

Image Source & Credit: Pansy Maiden

I Heart Kale Necklace

Show the world your love for kale with this adorable light weight recycled aluminum I Heart Kale Necklace from vegan & eco friendly jewelry line Christy Robinson Designs. It really does seem to be all about kale lately and hey why not it’s a super tasty treat, especially in the form of kale chips. Yum!

I Love Kale Necklace by Christy Robinson Designs

Image Source & Credit: Christy Robinson Designs

Roni Kantor Vintage

They soooo had me at vintage inspired (vegan) shoes. – “These vintage inspired shoes are lovingly designed and hand crafted in a small cozy family factory and made out of 100% high quality vegan leather, out of love and respect to all living beings.” – Roni Kantor Vintage

Whole Collection

Image Source & Credit: Roni Kantor Vintage

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Melanie Pyves is a 9 yr vegan and graphic / textile designer living in Toronto with her two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. About 2 yrs ago after discovering that there were very few websites or blogs online that solely featured vegan fashion items she decided to put her 9 yrs experience in fashion to work and start a vegan fashion blog. The Streets I Know: A Vegan Fashion Blog is where she daily shares her cruelty free fashion finds with her readers. Melanie and The Streets I Know were both recently featured in the fabulous vegan lifestyle book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. She also currently writes about vegan fashion for vegan weddings blog Rose Pedals Vegan Weddings and ethical, ecological & vegan lifestyle blog One Green Planet. You can also follow her fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook.

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It’s that time of the month again where I share with you my favourite vegan fashion finds from the previous month. So without further ado here are my hot picks for April 2011.

Flapper Style Jewelry

Since I was a teen I’ve been fascinated by the 1920’s, the Art Deco movement & Flappers. Here are a few jewelry pieces inspired by all three. All the pieces are the bees knees!

Image Source & Credit: Flapper Necklace by Courtney Fischer Jewelry • Vintage Art Deco Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings by Rose of the Mire • The Grand Dame Necklace by Aliveness • Vintage Brass Filigree Earrings by Beva Styles • Vintage Brass Filigree Earrings by Beva Styles • Wide Art Deco Bracelet by Charm Affection

Navajo

Here’s some great Navajo inspired cruelty free fashion items that are prefect for the Spring/Summer 2011 season. I totally dig the use of natural earth tones mixed in with bright bold colours. I love the Melie Bianco bucket bag!

Image Source & Credit: Navajo Sunglasses from FredFlare • Sienna Ethnic Drawstring Bucket Bag by Melie Bianco • Hand Printed ‘Byzantine’ Crop Top in Organic Jersey by Thief & Bandit • Dance With The Earth Beaded Earrings by Tribal Impressions • THE RAMOS Navajo by Keep Company

Lauren Eglee Vintage Earrings

I personally own about four pairs of these stunning handmade earrings from Lauren Eglee. Lauren’s use of vintage illustrations, goldfill & coloured plastics really do make each pair of earrings in her VI collection one of a kind.

Fancy Ladies Silhouette • I Like You Earrings • Astronaut Earrings

Alexander Campaz

Alexander Campaz’s bold geometric poly cotton fleece sweaters embody two of my fav things comfort & style. I think they’d be perfect for any chic vegan lady or gent to sport on a cool spring/summer eve.

Etsy Shop • Website • Twitter

All AC Sweaters

Image Source & Credit: Alexander Campaz

Softspoken Accessories

Both head crafter of softspoken Rachael & her fabulous cruelty free knit accessories are très adorable. I’m coveting her brand spanking new bold cotton chevron design necklaces. Softspoken is not a 100% vegan shop so you know the drill read each items materials before making a purchase. All the items featured below are cruelty free.

Purple Bow Head Band • Brass Chain Knit Hoops • Chevron Teal/Pink/Yellow

The Ruffle Shoe

Oh la la la these ruffle shoes from Madden Girl make me want to get all dressed up and go out for a night on the town. You can find them over @ fab vegan boutique Alternative Outfitters.

Raleigh Black Vegan Platform Pump • Kobiee Black Vegan Platform Pump • Kizzler Black Vegan Platform Pump

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

Bike Necklaces

These Fixed Geared Bike Necklaces from Galibardy are utterly the epitome of hiptastic! ‘Nuff said.

Black Bike • White Bike

Image Source & Credit: Galibardy

Vegan Cloche

Originally Cloches were made from felt which we all know is not very vegan friendly. However, fear not I found a milliner on etsy that makes a few of them out of linen (with vintage buckles!). So if like me you’ve been longing to own a vegan version of this swell hat then just head on over to Bonnies Knitting to see what she has listed. The red linen one featured below is the cat’s pajamas!

All Linen Cloches

Image Source & Credit: Bonnies Knitting

Vegan Necklaces

Show the world you’re vegan & proud with any one of these stellar handmade statement necklaces.

Image Source & Credit: mini VEGAN sterling silver pendant by dkny • Herbivore Necklace by LuLu Bug Jewelry • Vegan Wire Necklace by Exaltation • Vegan Black Resin Necklace by High Strung • Vegan Necklace by Gutter Glory • Oh, My Vegan Stars Earth Friendly Necklace by julep115

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook.

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Emily Green

Emily Green’s fabulous geometric brooches are handmade in a variety of bold colours, shapes & textures. I love the use of wood & flowers in a few of them.

Wood Grain Diamond Brooch – Pink • Polygon Sky Brooch • Mustard Floral Diamond Brooch • Wood Grain Diamond Brooch Green Purple Blue • Pastel Spot Diamond Brooch Red Tones Large • Water Colour Polygon Brooch

Image Source & Credit: Emily Green

Felix and Jayne

Felix and Jayne’s unique handbags are hand screen printed with bold geometric prints on a faux leather and then hand sewn together.

Felix & Jaynes Etsy Shop: All Handbags

Image Source & Credit: Felix & Jayne

Mirta

As a novice metalsmith I’m in awe of these beautiful handmade geometric jewelry pieces by Mirta. They really do make an elegant statement.

V Necklace • Pyramid Necklace • Thorns Rings

Image Source & Credit: Mirta

Voz Clothing and Art

I would love to add one of these hand painted geo print wood jewelry pieces from Voz Clothing & Art to my jewelry collection. I have my eye on one of the bangles.

Mustard Wood Necklace • Native Rank Brooch- ROYGBIV Series • Seafoad Wood Stained Bangle – Small

Image Source & Credit: Voz Clothing & Art

Cristina Pires

Cristina Pires’s hand makes fabulous geometric inspired jewelry & clothing that is both simple and bold. Her use of bright colour is simply fantastic.

Shapes Necklace • 3 Colours Dress (Custom Size) •  True Colours Dress – Yellow, White & Grey • Mix Media Dress (Custom Colour)

Image Source & Credit: Cristina Pires

Maranon

I so love these colourful 100% cotton hand embroidered necklaces from Marañón. Each necklace is a one of a kind treasure.

Peacock Fan No. 2 • Batman • Horizontal Totem • Pyramid Cubes • Dome Portion • Eastern Arch

Image Source & Credit: Marañón

Jessalin Beutler

I’ve blogged about Jessalin Beutler’s awesome tees, tanks dresses, cardigans, hoodies and sleeveless cardigans before but I feel that I should mention them again. To me her prints are the epitome of fabulous geometric design. I’ve been coveting quite a few of her pieces for months.

Multi Triangle Heather Grey Tee Dress • Pink Collar Cardigan • Rain Hand Painted Tank • Yellow Checker Tee Dress • Right Angles Organic Tee • Lighting Organic Tee

Image Source & Credit: Jessalin Beutler

Mika and Nora

My favourite thing about Mika & Nora’s geo jewelry pieces is that they’re textured and 3D. The Octhedron earrings are truly fabulous.

Pyramid Necklace – Antiqued Gold • Little Faceted Studs – Oxidized Silver • Octhedron Earrings – Antique Gold • Octhedron Earrings – Oxidized Silver • Checkered Studs – Antique Gold • Little Faceted Necklace – Oxidized Gunmetal

Image Source & Credit: Mika & Nora’s

brokenfab

These hand beaded pyramid earrings from brokenfab are both ultra hip and über fun. I love the use of bright bold colours & geo shapes.

Pyramid Earrings E5 • Pyramid Earrings E1 • Pyramid Earrings E9 • Pyramid Earrings E14 • Pyramid Earrings E6 • Pyramid Earrings E2

Image Source & Credit: brokenfab

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook.

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Shiraleah Handbags

I love these über stylish eco-friendly vegan handbags from Shiraleah. Vegan boutique Alternative Outfitters has a great selection of Shiraleah handbags so head on over there to checkout more of their fabulous styles.

Shiraleah Vesta Mushroom Brown Vegan Satchel • Shiraleah Logan Magenta Vegan Satchel • Shiraleah Grier Stone Grey Vegan Satchel • Shiraleah Amelie Mushroom Brown Vegan Satchel

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

FAIR And True

These beautiful vibrant cotton African print skirts are from hip up & coming London based eco label FAIR+true. All their designs are made in London or fair-trade abroad from organic or sustainable materials such as soy, bamboo, tencel modal or organic cotton. They also do use some organic silk so just make sure to look out for that when you’re checking out the rest of their collection which can exclusively be found over at online UK eco boutique Fashion-Conscience.

All Prints: Green, Pink/Cream & Pink/Yellow

Image Source & Credit: Fashion-Conscience & FAIR+true

The Wedge

Love these vegan seventies inspired wedge sandals. The wedge sandal seems to be thee shoe from SS11. Will you be sporting a pair this summer?

Image Source & Credit: Striped T-Strap Vespadrille from Payless • Megan Canvas High Wedge Sling – Red from Payless • Gardenia Floral Espadrille High Wedge from Payless • Morgan Black by Novacas • Megan Canvas High Wedge Sling – Denim from Payless • Karrie Platform Bow Wedge • Saskia – Turquoise Recycled Suede W/ Zigzag Turq & Yellow by Beyond Skin • Saskia – Pewter Snake W/ Silver/ Black Wedge by Beyond Skin

Galibardy

UK Jewelry company Galibardy pieces are great examples of the influence Salvador Dali and Surrealism has had on modern fashion & accessories. They’re also lots of fun, I love the Scissors Paper Rock Necklace.

Tape Ring • Apple Ring – Red • Rose Skull Ring (Unisex) • Paper Planes Necklace • Scissors Paper Rock Necklace

Image Source & Credit: Galibardy

Osborn

These fabulous shoes featured below from Osborn are; bold, bright, hip, unique, handmade, graphic, unisex and vegan. Most of the sizes in their vegan selection are sold out which sucks but on another note this is a shoe line to keep your eye on. I predict only good things (& stellar shoes) to come.

Vegan Selection

* Osborn is not a 100% vegan shop but it does have a vegan selection.

Image Source & Credit: Osborn

bibico

Nieves Ruiz designs simple feminine fair-trade clothing for bibico without skimping on style. bibico radiates casual chic and each piece is perfect for everyday wear. These pieces are also meant to last, they are hand sewn & knitted by women who are committed to producing high quality garments and work in co-operatives that are certified by the World Fair Trade Organisation. bibico is not a vegan shop it does sell some leather belts in it’s accessory section and they do have some knitwear made from wool but they also seem to have lots of items including knitwear that is made from 100% cotton & 100% linen. So you know the drill always check an items composition before making a purchase. bibico clearly marks what an item is made from. All the items featured below are 100% cotton or 100% linen.

Luana Dress • Lolita Dress • Bandeau Dress

Image Source & Credit: bibico

TRACCE Bags

While I was skimming through all the amazing vegan items on etsy I came across TRACCE’s luscious and oh so chic vegan handbag collection. All the bags in this collection are made from vegan leather, canvas, crochet cotton and other cruelty free materials.

Konani black vegan leather bag • Pualani dark cream vegan leather bag • Aikane ice gray vegan leather bag • Nohea cream vegan leather bag • Hiapo white vegan leather bag • Nohea black vegan leather bag

Image Source & Credit: TRACCE Bags

Bright And Bold Men’s Tops

I love these bright & bold cotton men’s tops available over @ PUNK.COM. They’re so perfect for warm sunny Spring days.

Ben Sherman Large Gingham Short-Sleeved Shirt – Antique Beige • Matix Men’s Lushington Polo – White • Vans Men’s Akron Short-Sleeved Plaid Shirt – Everglade • Ben Sherman Contraband Short Sleeve Shirt – Rush • Ben Sherman Stratford Polo – New Parchment • Ben Sherman Harlem Short Sleeve Shirt – Rush

Image Source & Credit: PUNK.COM

Heats Of Darkness SS11

Cri de Coeur has out done themselves again with their stellar SS11 Hearts of Darkness collection. Out of all their collections to date I have to say this one is my favourite. I love the different textures, materials and colours they’ve used.  I really want to get my hands on a pair of Sand Fringe Moccasin Boots in Umber. I love, Love, LOVE them.

Sand Fringe Moccasin Boot – Umber • Cloud Crochet Bootie – Eggshell • Rustic Moccasin Ankle Boot – Umber • Delicate Crochet Flat – Eggshell • Braid Flat Rope Sandal – Black

Image Source & Credit: Cri de Coeur

brokenfab

I’m so in love with these amazing unique hand beaded earrings from brokenfab.

Hand-Beaded Pyramid Earrings E12 • Hand-Beaded Pyramid Earrings E1 • Hand-Beaded Pyramid Earrings E6

Image Source & Credit: brokenfab

JDuct Wallets

These handmade duct tape wallets from JDuct are cruelty free and oh so very fun!

Lotus Flower Duct Tape Wallet • Bike Slut Duct Tape Wallet • Cardiac Duct Tape Wallet

Image Source & Credit: JDuct

Mar Y Sol

These bright, bold & beautiful handbags from Mar Y Sol are created through a collaboration with artists in New York and artisans in Madagascar. Each handbag is handmade using natural & sustainable materials from Madagascar’s forest by local artisans. Mar Y Sol provides these local artisans a living wage through fair-trade partnerships. You can learn more about Mar Y Sol, it’s fair-trade business practice & it’s creator Laurel Brandstetter here. Mar Y Sol is not a 100% vegan shop some leather is used for handles (all the bags in the Getaway collection have leather handles). The handbags that have these leather handles are clearly labeled in their shop. The two handbags below are made from cruelty-free materials; handwoven raffia, a cotton lining and a wood handle/snap.

Guadeloupe Flower Tote – Mango • Opal Applique Clutch – Multi • Eloise Bow Clutch – Natura/Black

Image Source & Credit: Mar Y Sol

Vegan Statment Necklaces

Show the world you’re vegan & proud with these two adorable Fork & Spoon necklaces from veg etsy team member julep115.

Fork Necklace • Spoon Necklace

Image Source & Credit: julep115

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest.

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Shingai Shoniwa Of The Noisettes

I’m a huge fan of The Noisettes. The lead singer Shingai Shoniwa has both an amazing voice and a killer sense of style. The rest of the band’s (Dan Smith & Jamie Morrison) style is pretty awesome too. I love this set they played for the Nylon Magazine’s staff members during their lunch break. You can see Shingai’s sense of style shining bright in this video. She’s wearing a pair of pretty amazing shoes, that personally I would fall over in.

Wild Young Hearts by thestreetsiknow featuring an opaque hosiery

Repeating Dream Dress, $85 • I Dot You, Babe Tights, $18 • Cri de Coeur Women’s Hannah Snap Bootie, $212 • Melie Bianco S10-79 Tote, $59 • Beaded Chain Link Necklace, Yellow, $60 • Bright Yellow Large Ornate Wood Drop Hoop Earrings, 5.45 GBP

Image Source & Credit: Linked Above & Polyvore

Leila Moss of The Duke Spirit

I’m always listening to tunes that inspire me when I’m writing a fashion post. One of the bands who’s tunes motivate me is The Duke Spirit. I discovered them about 5 yrs ago and since then I’ve been hooked on their pure Rock & Roll sound. I’ve bought every album they’ve put out and I’m super stoked that they have a new one coming out soon. Leila Moss the lead singer of The Duke Spirit does not just sing pure Rock & Roll but she wears it too. She’s definitely my Rock & Roll style icon. I absolutely covet her unique sense of style. The whole band (Luke Ford, Toby Butler & Oliver Betts) in general have a pretty sweet sound and pretty awesome sense of style.

There’s A Fire Starting In My Heart by thestreetsiknow

Name It and Win It: Unwrap Your Imagination Day 5, $88 • Sensational Seam-quin Tights, $35 • Matt & Nat Rheo Stardust Chain Clutch, $185 • Aurélie Bidermann 18-karat gold-dipped cotton-lace ring, $460 • Bangle Set – Black, 34 GBP • Mama Bird Ring, $18 • Noir Jewelry – Bugle Bead Earrings (Black/Gold) – Jewelry, $94 • Melissa Troupe Wedge Vegan Brogues, 68 GBP

Image Source & Credit: Linked above &  Polyvore

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter, Facebook & Pinterest.

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Punk.com

Punk.com is not a 100% vegan shop but it does carry a large selection of über fashionable cruelty free items for the stylish vegan gentleman (and ladies too). These vegan items can be found by either searching vegan or by reading the material composition of the item you’re interested in purchasing. Punk.com lists the material composition of each item in their shop very clearly. All the items below are vegan and très chic.

Website • Twitter • Facebook

Ben Sherman Contraband Short Sleeve Shirt – Rush • Ben Sherman Mastermind Gingham Blazer – True Blue • Vans Men’s E-Street Andrew Doheny Classic Surfrider Sneakers- Red / Blue • Fred Perry Inflight Overnight Bag – Dark Chocolate (Vegan) • Saucony Men’s Vegan Jazz Lo Pro – Black / Oat • Obey Men’s Gallery Jacket – Black (Vegan) • Fred Perry Shoulder Bag – Navy/ White (Vegan) • Penguin Men’s U Dig Plaid Vest – Shale

Image Source & Credit: Punk.com

Everyday Apparel

Everyday Apparel is a fashion forward LA based clothing, accessory & shoe line that is 100% vegan, 100% fair-trade & eco-friendly. The line consists of a plethora of stylish items for men (and women). Their unisex shoe selection is utterly amazing. They also donate a percentage of the money from your purchase to a charity of your choosing (they have 5 to choose from).

Website • Twitter • Facebook

The “John Houston” Button Up Top • “The Drifters” – Black – Shoes • “The Triangle Of Live” Tee • “Tight Tar Black” Skinny Jeans • “The Sharks” – Denim – Shoes • “Moscow Underground” Tee • “Tight Chocolate” Skinny Jeans • “Tetris One” Button Up Top

Image Source & Credit: Everyday Apparel

Alternative Outfitters

Alternative Outfitters is a 100% vegan shop that is a stellar resource for men’s shoes, belts & wallets. Their vast selection of cruelty free men’s shoes consists of anything from casual hip sneakers to shiny sleek dress shoes. You’re bound to find a pair of shoes on AO that suits your unique style to a T.

Website • Twitter • Facebook

Herbivore Unisex Animal Rights Now Tee • Men’s Dresden Black Vegan Dress Shoes • Simple Shoes Men’s Carport Bison Brown Elastic Vegan Sneaker •Men’s Frey Black Vegan Loafers • The Vegan Collection Men’s National Black Bi-Fold Wallet • Draven Men’s Muerto Mid Vegan High Top Sneaker (CL)

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

Secret Society Of Vegans (SSOV)

Every stylish cruelty free guy should have a few statement tees in their wardrobe and the SSOV has a plethora of hot edgy vegan tees to chose from.

Website • Facebook • Twitter

Pretty Vegan T-shirt • Vegan Ole Style • BANG! T-shirt • SSOV GIANT FACE CHERRY RED T-SHIRT •Unisex Round Logo – BLACK • Smiley Skull GLOW IN DARK T-shirt

Image Source & Credit: SSOV

Muso Koroni

Muso Koroni a 100% vegan online shop from Austria that sells hip fashionable clothing, shoes & accessories. It’s one of those rare shops that sells stylish cruelty free clothing for both MEN & women and luckily enough they ship worldwide! Their men’s selection is pretty fantastic. I absolutely love their Drop Fur Or Drop Dead! statement men’s tee.

Website/Shop • Twitter • Facebook

“No animal and no human should get exploited for fashion and cosmetics, that’s why Muso Koroni offer only products in harmony of humans, animals and environment.”

Bernardo Pullover • Gérard Jeans • Rox Cardigan • Check Shorts • You Are What You Buy • Consciente Shoe • Drop Fur Or Drop Dead! • Pacificador Shoe

Image Source & Credit: Muso Loroni

The Ethical Man

The Ethical Man is the first 100% vegan apparel shop dedicated solely to men. On TEM you can find vegan coats, neckties, bow ties, belts, wallets, and an original accessory collection. Every item featured in the shop is hand picked by the shops founder Dan Mims who also writes a great blog (Style & Tips) with lots of stellar tips & information on men’s cruelty-free fashion.

Website • Twitter • Facebook

Vaute Couture’s Pea Coat • The Ethical Man’s Real Man (dog tags) • Jaan J’s Skinny Tie • Vaute Couture’s Larson Coat • Cyberoptix TieLab Blue Print Tie • Vaute Couture’s Witman Coat

Image Source & Credit: The Ethical Man

Vegetarian Shoes

Sneakers, brogues, dress shoes, combat boots, Chelsea boots, loafers, hiking boots and much more, Vegetarians Shoes is a great place to get your hands on men’s fashionable cruelty free shoes whatever your style.

Website •  Men’s Selection • Facebook

Vintage Grey Boot • Antique Broque • Desert Boot – Brown • Ariel Shos – Brown & Cork • Airseal Chelsea Boot • Multi Delight

Image Source & Credit: Vegetarians Shoes

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter & Facebook.

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LuLu*s

Their vegan shoe section takes the guess work out of finding a pair of cruelty free shoes and it also proves that vegan can = stylish. Lulu*s has tons of great shoes available for Spring/Summer for very affordable prices.

Pink Duchess Chelsea Peep Toe Buckled Wedge Booties • GoMax Orleans 09 Cognac “Suede” Low Rise Thong Sandals • Not Rated South Beach Gold Glitzy Get on Board Flats • Qupid Around 76 Black Tie Up the Side Thong Sandals

Image Source & Credit: Lulu*s

Alternative Outfitters

Always  a  great resource for vegan shoes (and more), whatever your style you’re bound to find a pair in their vast selection that suits you to a T. The best part is most of the shops sandals and Spring/Summer style shoes are currently on sale!

Carlet Black Studded Ruched Vegan Ballerina Flats • Athena Fuchsia Vegan Gladiator Sandal • Sugar Shoes Chain Jane Quilted Gold Vegan Sneaker • Witty Black Braided Vegan Peep Toe Flats

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

Everyday Apparel

Fun, fashion forward & 100 % vegan Everyday Apparel’s unisex shoes (yes their for you boyz too!) are for those of you looking to kick off your winter boots and put on some fun hip sneakers.

The Sharks Red & Tan • The Sharks Black & White • The Drifters

Image Source & Credit: Everyday Apparel

Go Jane

Always affordable. Always stylish. Go Jane is a great place to find fashionable shoes made from synthetic materials for the up coming Spring/Summer season.

low wedge lace-up snake sandal • beaded design peep toe flats • low wedge keyhole sandal • cuffed canvas inset oxford flat

Image Source & Credit: Go Jane

Neuaura

This eco conscious vegan shoe line has a plethora of très chic styles in their new Spring/Summer 11 collection for you to sport around town in the up coming warmer months.

Finch – Royal Blue • Miram – Turquoise • Ras – Turquoise • Kastra – Black Jute

Image Source & Credit: Neuaura

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter & Facebook.

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Keep Company – SS11 Collection

I’m totally digging Keep Company’s Navajo & Nautical inspired SS11 collection of unisex shoes (yes these shoes are for you the guyz too!).

The Ramos –  Navajo • The Nuss –  Lovers Knot

Image Source & Credit: Keep Company

Scene Black Vegan Bag

Love this stylish vegan bag from Canadian handbag company ESPE. The layering of faux leather is fantastic and adds great texture to the bag. It’s available over @ Alternative Outfitters.

Image Source & Credit: ESPE

Jessalin Beutler

This ones for  both the the ladies and the gentlemen.  Jessalin Beutler’s etsy shop is full of awesome geometric prints hand painted/printed on to tees, tanks dresses, cardigans, hoodies and sleeveless cardigans. I have my eye on the shop’s stripe sleeveless cardigan. The paints used on JB’s tee’s are water based and non toxic.

Stripes Sleeveless Cardigan • Feather Tank Top • Red and Blue Triangles Organic T-Shirt • Lightning on Black Organic Tee

Image Source & Credit: Jessalin Beutler

Pendants From Yellow Owl Studio

I don’t know if it was the bright colours, the gold or maybe it was a mix of both but as soon as I saw these necklaces from Yellow Owl Workshop in Magic Pony around xmas I knew I wanted one of them. Okay truthfully I wanted ALL of them.

The Colour Wheel Pendant • The Owl Sheild Pendant • The Air/Water Pendant • The Earth/Fire Pendant

Image Source & Credit: Yellow Owl Workshop

Bold Graphic Photo Tees

These bold graphic photo tank tees from Rock On The World are perfect for this up coming Spring/Summer season. They’re über fun and casual at the same time. I of course love the kitty one!

The Beatles Abbey Road Classic Pop Rock Art Charcoal Black T-Shirt • Cat Kitty Cute Animal Pet Indie Rock White T-Shirt • TIGER Indie Punk Rock Art Retro Black T-Shirt • Zebra Pinto Animal Light Green Mint T-Shirt

Image Source & Credit: Rock On The World

Line Collection

How can you not admire the bold simplicity of Brevity’s collection of necklaces inspired by lines? Each necklace in this collection is perfect for everyday accessorizing.

Mountain • Birds • Arrow

Image Source & Credit: Brevity

Fancy Rabbit

Oh how I adore Sir Fancy Rabbit from Deadworry! You can get both bags & tees adorning this sophisticated little guy over @ Deadworthy’s website.

Fancy Rabbit: Dress Tee • Messenger Bag • Tote Bag

Image Source & Credit: Deadworry

Gold Glitzy Get on Board Flats

I would love to run around the city this Spring in these fun shiny gold board flats. You can find these adorable shoes in LuLu*s vegan shoe section.

Image Source & Credit: LuLu*s

BK Atelier

BK Atelier is a stylish collection of 100% vegan pet accessories for the fashion loving pet owner. The collection consists of carriers, leashes, collers & poop bag holders. Their pet carriers are so chic & sophisticated they could easily be mistaken for a luxurious handbag.

Image Source & Credit: BK Atelier

Crafty Tees

These tee’s from 2Sleeves1Collar are very reminiscent of tees from the late 70’s early 80’s. I think that’s what I love about them and the fact they’re all about being crafty. I love getting my DIY on and would sport any of these tees with pride!

Image Source & Credit: 2Sleeves1Collar

Blue Q Recycled

Blue Q’s Recycled Collection is now available over @ Alternative Outfitters. The collection’s coin purses, pouches & shopping bags are both cruelty free and made from 95% recycled post consumer material. Also Blue Q donates 1% from the sales of these items to help support the conservation work of The Nature Conservancy.

Blue Q Free Hugs Recycled Coin Purse • Blue Q Control Panel Recycled Zipper Pouch • Blue Q Creature Comfort Recycled Shopper Bag

Image Source & Credit: Alternative Outfitters

Cadillac Cowboy

Spring is in the air… and it’s just about time to breakout your Winter free wardrobe. So dig deep into your dresser drawers and pull out all your tank tops & short sleeve tees or maybe head on over to The Cadillac Cowboy and pick up a few new ones. Their fun bold geometric & graphic hand printed Tee’s are perfect for SS11 season.

White Stripes on Black Loose Neck • Diamonds Geometric Deco pattern Turquoise on Black Oversize Tank • Geometric Circles pattern Black on White deep V • Krylon Royal Blue and Black on White T Shirt

Image Source & Credit:  The Cadillac Cowboy

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter & Facebook.

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Zoe&Zac

In April 2009 Payless: Shoe Source with the help of model-activist Summer Rayne Oakes launched a green shoe brand called Zoe&Zac. The best part about this brand other then the fact that all the shoes are under $40(US) is that all the shoes also happen to be animal product free! Zoe&Zac uses eco friendly cotton, hemp, faux leather, faux suede, water based glue, tague nuts (vegan ivory) & recycled rubber to make their shoes. You can checkout this seasons line here. They’ve also with in the last year added eco friendly socks/tights & handbags to the line.

Orchard Flats • Bouquet Gladiator Sandals

Image Source & Credit: Zoe&Zac

Pure Citizen

“Save $. Give $. Live Better”

Pure Citizen is a discount online shop with a twist. It only sells items from brands that want to make the world a better place. You will find products that are organic, fair trade, biodynamic, natural, sustainable, recycled, cruelty free and handmade.  Over the past month they’ve feature Cri de Coeur, Vaute Couture & Matt & Nat for a steal. Most of the brands they feature in their shop are up to 90% off. Each sale is on for 72 hrs and will also benefit a non-profit organization of the brands choosing. Pure Citizen is a great way to get your hands on those eco-conscious cruelty free items that  normally might be out of your budget range. I should warn you though that not all the brands featured are vegan. However I’m sure like me most of you know what high end vegan brands you’re dying to add to your eco-friendly wardrobe and you’ll have no problem wading through the non vegan companies. Make sure to add them on Facebook & Twitter so that you get a daily heads up on what’s in their shop.

Image Source & Credit: Pure Citizen

Upcycled Jewelry

Upcycled jewelry is a fabulous way to add a little sparkle & shine into your eco chic wardrobe. Etsy is a great place to find all sorts of stunning & unique upcycled jewelry pieces. You can find anything from old skateboards re-purposed into earrings to knitting needles re-purposed into bangles to soda cans re-purposed into one of a kind brooches. Most of the upcycled jewelry on etsy is very affordable.

Image Source & Credit: Upcycled vintage knitting needle bracelets – Set Of 4 – Violet Posy by Sew New Things • Recycled Skateboard Custom La Alana Bow Necklace by Seven Ply • Vintage Brass Necklaceby Noble Town Vintage

*You know the etsy drill always read an items materials & tags before you purchase to make sure the item is vegan.*

Sea Oats

Sea Oats’s etsy shop is full of beautifully handcrafted zipper and flap clutches. Each clutch is made from vibrant re-purpose materials and then hand silkscreened with bold graphic patterns. The inked used to silkscreen is water-based, pvc free and environmentally friendly. Last put not least most of Sea Oats clutches are under $30! You can find all her clutches labeled as vegan here.

reclaimed handprinted cattails clutch in rust linen • eco friendly handprinted jellyfish clutch in upcycled mustard • ecofriendly handprinted seaoats clutch in hot pink

Image Source & Credit: Sea Oats

Vintage Vera Scarves

With bold & bright being in this Spring/Summer 2011 beautiful vintage scarves from Vera Neumann would be a perfect & thrifty addition to any cruelty free eco conscious wardrobe. Vera Neumann designed beautiful bold textile prints for mostly scarves for over 40 years. All of her prints were hand drawn/painted and then hand silk screened. A lot of her scarves were originally made from excess parachute silk from WWII but over the years they were also made from acetate, polyester and other synthetic materials. You can find a plethora of these synthetically made scarves on etsy for a steal in a variety of bright & bold graphic/geometric prints. Just make sure to read the scarves materials to find out what it’s made from before purchasing. All the ones feature below are vegan.

Image Source & Credit: Vintage Vera Sash Scarf from Hungry Girl Vintage • Vintage Vera Primary Mod Color Block Scarf from The Lucky Fish • Vintage Vera Pacific Sunset Watercolor Scarf from The Lucky Fish

Vintage Vegan Shoes, Belts & Purses

Adding vintage vegan items is another fashionable and affordable way to help grow your cruelty free eco-friendly wardrobe. You can find these items either at you local thrift shop, vintage shop, ebay or etsy. All you need to do is pay attention to an items material content before making a purchase. Most items will list what they’re made from. One of the easiest place to find vintage vegan items is on etsy. Mostly because you can search vegan in their vintage search engine and because shops will list an items composition. Below are just a few vintage vegan items I’ve found on etsy.

Etsy Searches: Vintage Vegan Shoes • Vintage Vegan Purses • Vintage Vegan Belts

(Always read materials to make sure item is vegan)

White with Black POLKA DOTS Pumps 1980s Vintage from Rags & Feathers • Red Vinyl Purse from Dress Machine • Vintage Super Wide Golden Cinch Belt from Mother Midnight

Etsy

As you might have noticed above a lot of the suggestions I’ve given you already have come from etsy. So I figure I should mention that etsy overall is a great place to find affordable vegan eco-friendly items. You can find lots of handmade eco-friendly shoes, knits, clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, belts, purses and beauty products. The best part about etsy is new items are added daily.  Below are just a few cruelty free eco chic items I’ve found on etsy.

Image Source & Credit: Salmon Spirit – Goddess Gloves – Upcycled Yarn – Medium by Hamsa Healing • Organic Mineral Pressed Eyeshadow by orglamix • ECO FRIENDLY VEGAN COTTON FLAT SHOES WITH SIZE FROM US 5 TO 11.5 by ExtraSeed

*You know the etsy drill always read an items materials & tags before you purchase to make sure the item is vegan.*

Cosa Verde

And last put not least there’s Cosa Verde. Is a lot like etsy except for the fact that everything on the site is eco-friendly. What I love about Cosa Verde is how easy it is it access all the vegan items for sale on the site. All you need to do is click the Vegan Section and you’ll find tons of cruelty free items. Most of the items on the site are perfect for the budget conscious individual. Also all the items are handmade which in my book = longer lasting and that’s perfect for the eco friendly wardrobe. To have a look at all their items yourself just click here.

Image Source & Credit: Soft Scoop Neck Shirt with Coral Imprint by Beyond Her • Elegant Leaves – Organic Leaf Earrings by Designs By Erin • Bicycle Tire Belt – Knobby Mountain Bike Tread by Re Bicycle

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About Moi: Hi I’m Melanie I live in Toronto with my two adorable kitties Mosi & Beanie. I’ve been vegan 9 years and have also worked in fashion as a graphic/textile designer for 9 years. Almost two years ago I started a vegan fashion blog called The Streets I Know. I started this blog out of my love for vegan fashion and my need to share it. My blog and I were recently featured in the fabulous book The Vegan Girls Guide To Life. I’m super excited to now be sharing some of my vegan fashion musings with you here on Chic Vegan. You can also follow my fashion musings & tips on Twitter & Facebook.

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